Building Permit Application Guide.

1. Log into the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) web site using your ACA user account.

2. Click on the Building tab and then click on Create an Application.

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3. Read all of the information provided and, if you agree, click in the box next to “I have read and accept

the above items”, and click Continue Application.

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4. Select a record (building permit) type from the list. Unless you are applying for one of the Specialty

Permits listed, you will likely choose from one of the following: Building Commercial Permits, Building

Residential Permits, or Building On-Demand. Once selected, click Continue Application.

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5. Next, enter the Street Address information and click Search. When a parcel is found, the Parcel

Number field will fill in automatically. With the Parcel Number now filled in automatically, click

Continue Application.

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6. Click Select from Account to enable you to track and process this permit application. Follow the

prompts to confirm your information.

If there are Licensed Professionals involved (Engineer, Architect, Contractor, then click Look Up to find

them, or click Add New if they are not found in the Look Up. (FYI: You can add these later if you like).

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7. Once you have completed the data entry on this page then, click Continue Application.

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8. Enter the Project Description and click Continue Application.

9. Click Add and follow the prompts to upload PDF’s of the Signed Master Application Form, Plans,

Other Forms, Reports, and Calculations that apply to your permit. Then click, Continue Application. (FYI

… the City has a standard for PDF file format and size that you can access here:

https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=226850 )

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10. Scroll down and Review all of the information and attachments for this building permit application.

If you need to edit anything, use the Edit buttons. When you are satisfied with the information and

attachments, click Continue Application.

11. You will be taken to a web page that confirms your building permit application has been accepted.

Staff monitor these applications throughout the day and will be in touch with you to further process

your building permit application.